Unable to send or receive messages and calls from a blocked number after unblocking
I blocked someone, but I unblocked them. Now neither of us can receive messages or phone calls from each other. How can this be fixed?
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I blocked someone, but I unblocked them. Now neither of us can receive messages or phone calls from each other. How can this be fixed?
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Check your iPhone settings
Go to Settings and turn on Airplane Mode, wait five seconds, then turn it off. Check Do Not Disturb. Go to Settings > Focus > Do Not Disturb and make sure it's turned off. Check for any blocked phone numbers.
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Unable to send or receive messages and calls from a blocked number after unblocking